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Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has announced that his administration has approved the transmission of a bill to the State House of Assembly seeking to outlaw same-sex marriage and other practices described by the government as immoral. The approval was granted during the 31st Executive Council meeting held at the Government House Annex in Kwankwasiyya City, according to a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. Governor Yusuf said the decision underscores his administration’s commitment to defending the religious and cultural values of Kano, one of Nigeria’s most populous and predominantly Muslim states. Read Also: Governor Yusuf Buys 324 Houses at Kwankwasiyya, Amana and Bandirawo in Kano for N4.5 Billion from Pension Trustees “My administration will not compromise on the values and teachings of Islam. Under no circumstance will we allow acts that contradict our religion and traditions to take root in Kano. This government is duty-bound to protect the moral integrity of our society,” he stated. The proposed legislation specifically targets same-sex marriage as well as two locally known practices, Madigo and Luwadi, which the state government considers forbidden. Officials said that once enacted, the law would impose strict penalties on anyone found guilty of engaging in or promoting such practices. Governor Yusuf further expressed confidence that the Assembly would treat the bill with urgency, noting its importance to the moral and social well-being of the state.

The Kano State Government under the leadership of His Excellency, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has successfully completed the takeover of 324 housing units located in Kwankwasiyya, Amana, and Bandirawo Cities from the Pension Funds Trustee and handed them over to the Kano State Housing Corporation (KSHC) for onward management and sale to interested buyers. This strategic move follows the governor’s decisive action to settle all outstanding pension liabilities tied to the estates, amounting to N4.5 billion (inclusive of 10% profit to the Pension Funds Trustees, totaling N400 million). The payment was made through the Kano State Housing Corporation, thereby unlocking the housing units for proper utilization, while ensuring that pensioners’ entitlements were fully protected. Speaking during the official handover, the Managing Director of the Housing Corporation, Alh. Abdullahi Rabiu, emphasized that the Corporation is committed to providing and maintaining habitable housing units for Kano’s rapidly growing population. He described the development as a major turning point in the state’s housing delivery framework. Also addressing the event, Chairman of the Pension Funds Trustee, Alh. Habu Mohammad Fagge, formally handed over the houses to the Managing Director of the Kano State Housing Corporation. He noted that the transfer was made possible after Governor Yusuf’s administration cleared the backlog of pension funds. He expressed optimism that the Housing Corporation would ensure effective management of the estates and restore them to their intended purpose. This landmark achievement reflects the governor’s visionary leadership and people-centered governance, combining social welfare with prudent financial management to safeguard the future of both residents and pensioners. In a statement by Governor Yusuf’s Special Adviser on information Ibrahim Adam said the Kano State Government assures the public that the Housing Corporation will commence the transparent process of disposing the units to qualified buyers, thereby recouping funds for the state and strengthening confidence in government’s accountability and reforms.